2011 Nissan 370Z Review

Nissan 370Z has a number of subtle but significant changes designed to emphasize the state of the car as one of the most interesting pure-bred sports cars on the market and cement in place a dynamic leader.

Main changes are the substrate and the Coupe and Roadster versions of the high-speed ride comfort and handling. A new system for monitoring tire pressure to improve safety even further, when the rear camera built into the premium Nissan Connect a satellite navigation system makes reversing easier and safer, too.

Other changes include better insulation of road noise in the Cup, while the automatic versions of the Coupe and Roadster are now reviewing a "snow" Framework for a better grip when ice and snow.

"Changes in the Nissan 370Z is part of the program are continually being developed for all products. Perhaps more significant, the beginning of fine-tuning has been developed in Europe for Europe," said Simon Thomas, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Nissan Europe.

 

"The 2011 model year 370Z is a sports car the most popular on the market and make it even more fun to drive."

2011 Year Model Nissan 370Z in detail

The average speeds are higher in Europe than anywhere else in the world. At the same time, we have some of the world's most demanding routes ... and some of the poorest areas of the road.

It is a combination of problems to enjoy the platform for the engineers at Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE). Fine Tuning the Nissan 370Z chassis - double side arms and rear multi-link - suitable for European tastes, have focused on the panels that need to be to increase the comfort and handling.

These changes provide a better control of the wheel resulting in a substantially vertical tower over flat on all surfaces and increased comfort on the surface road / highway. In addition, improved high speed stability with greater control, while road noise is better insulated, thanks to changes in the insulation base.

 

The advanced seven-speed automatic option is now a form of snow. When used, the second car involved in the first place to prevent loss of traction. The system also regulates the engine speed at low speed to prevent the wheels from slipping on ice or snow.

Additions to equipment levels include the arrival of a rear parking camera, seen as part of Nissan Connect Premium option of satellite navigation and the standard equipment of a control tire pressure. The latter is integrated into the display board computer and operates a warning light should lower the tire pressure.

In all other, the two Nissan 370Z Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster are equally exciting and stylish as the cars two years ago.

Styling

After the door which can be traced back 40 years ago, 240Z, 370Z style is like a classic sports car layout with a long bonnet, compact cab, short passes and turned back.

Nissan 370Z measures 4245mm tip to tip and is based on a wheelbase of 2,550 mm, only 100 mm shorter than its predecessor. At the height of 1315mm is less than 10 mm, then it is greater than 30 mm to 1845mm. To ensure the lower roof line does not interfere with the clearance of the position of sitting inside was also reduced, resulting in a low center of gravity.

 

At the same time, the body's torsional rigidity has increased by 30 percent compared to the 350Z, especially in the front bar, where a brace was mounted on top of the turrets of the suspension. The extensive use of aluminum - which is now used for doors and tailgate and hood - plus other weight saving measures have been more than 32 kg dressed in place of the mass of the vehicle Despite the addition of more safety, environmental equipment and luxury.

Engine and transmission

At the center of the Nissan 370Z is an outstanding 3.7-liter V6. Development of the group 350Z powered, all-alloy 24-valve Twin Cam not only to develop more power and torque, but it is even more response, more accurate and less fuel.

 

In addition, VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology to produce electrifying performance, the engine develops 328 horsepower and an impressive 366Nm of torque. E 'connected to a short distance to a sporty six-speed gearbox or seven-speed automatic.

When the S-mode, the manual features Nissan Rev Synchro control for a perfect combination of speed when the driver is changing, to produce the perfect heel and toe "changes every time.

Sensors on the clutch and the shifter will monitor the actions of the driver to blip the throttle and hold down the shift key constant engine speed when changing up. As the sensors detect the movement of clutch pedal, the CRS began coming into operation when the shift lever is moved. By combining this information to the vehicle speed to the CBC, the driver slowed for a corner or change through the box. "

 

Climbing Rev Matching is a feature of the automatic transmission, too, that adaptive control has also learned that changing driving patterns change and adjust accordingly.

Wheels, tires, steering and brakes

Grip provides a purpose designed Yokohama Advan Sport tires of different sizes front and rear. Front tires are 225/50 R18, 245/45 R18 rear wider. Available as an option with the greatest lightweight RAYS forged alloy wheels shod with 245/40 R19 and 275/35 R19 Bridgestone Potenza tires.

A viscous limited-slip differential is standard with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with an electronically controlled traction and stability combine to reduce engine torque and / or application of each wheel braking as needed. For use on a circuit, the VDC can be deactivated via a switch panel.

 

Rack and pinion steering is also revised to give feedback more communicative and respond more effectively around the front of the dead. Now the electronic speed-sensitive help, guidance, and provide more agility in the city and improve stability at highway speeds.

Large ventilated disc can be found front and rear - 355 mm (14.0 inches) front and 350 mm (13.8 inches) back - framed by aluminum calipers with four pistons dual-piston front and rear. The dark silver clips are recorded under the name Nissan.

A wide range of electronic safety aids include latest generation ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Equipment

Generous levels of standard equipment are available 370Zs, and includes the button to start the engine, Nissan's Intelligent Key, 18-inch alloy wheels, sports brakes, viscous limited-slip differential. The seats are electrically adjustable and audio / telephone controls are mounted on the steering wheel, while the Bluetooth is a standard.

The GT versions of the package of more heated and ventilated leather / suede seats, premium Bose audio system, cruise control, and 19-inch forged alloy wheels. GT Pack also includes the Rev. Synchro control technology is a manual version with Uphill Start Support for easy hill starts.

 

The main options are advanced Nissan Hard Drive connect high-end satellite navigation system and music storage. The 40GB hard drive can store a much larger coverage map of Europe, while offering the 10 GB storage for downloaded music files from personal CD collections. The system integrates a high-resolution display panels, DVD capabilities and USB and iPod now includes a rearview camera. Also optional is the pioneer Nissan Scratch Shield paint "cure" minor scratches to keep the body as new.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

Starting with the design of the Nissan 370Z Roadster, at the same time began working on the coupe, Nissan designers have been able to offer top version has a silhouette sophisticated with a better, more natural integration of the bell in the overall design.

The result reflects the distinctive "character Z 'with a blend of sweeping curves and short overhangs, while the aggressive form of the same roof flows more naturally in the rear of the vehicle when the roof is in place.

When lowered, it nestles away in a body-color hard tonneau cover, which also helps reduce wind turbulence at high speed, so that residents of the dual cockpit 'to enjoy the full sounds and sensations motor sport performance outdoors.

 

Other design elements in the Cup is transferred to the Nissan 370Z Roadster. These include the distinctive boomerang LED rear lights and arrow before, while relatives of "Z" features such as door handles vertical twin exhaust pipes and badges "Z" in the side repeaters are also present.

Inside, the driver-focused cockpit also has many features now synonymous with the Z button as a starting point, the floor-hinged accelerator pedal, the speedometer in the center and three hooded separate spheres - which now includes indicator oil temperature - sitting in the middle at the top of the dashboard and tilted towards the driver.

 

Nissan 370Z Roadster roof is completely automatic, without having to manually lock it in place. Ceiling can be calculated within walking distance and speed can also be used outside the car holding the door lock for three seconds. It takes only 20 seconds, the roof can be raised and locked into place or fall out of sight of the tonneau.

Hood fabric has a smooth lining that covers the chassis and reduce noise levels while the system uses a new hydraulic pump that is quiet in operation instead of the electric motor used previously.

"At first, both Coupe and Roadster were very popular for their combination of emotion and style changes Thin suspension developed specifically to meet European tastes and needs -. Not to mention the improved equipment levels - 2011 Nissan 370Z to make it more desirable than ever, "Thomas said.